A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 533184 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 533223 epoch_slot_no: 14823 block_no: 533158 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2033 time: 2018-01-25 08:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4b9ba751dd9f71221c84b76b8365c134fa141fac55ee8e8866b2e24159013de5Block Operator
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